2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering positioning / angle sensor, fault that could shut your vehicle down while driving. I have a 2007 Gmc sierra and this is the second time I have had an issue with the exact same part, the steering position/ angle sensor. I have been trying for more than 2 months to get a dealership to order me the part to have it repaired but only to be told the part has been discontinued my general motors. There are numerous vehicle still on the road that have this issue and GM discontinued this part.”
NHTSA complaint #11194919, filed 2019-04, 262,450 miles“I bought a new heavy duty 2006 1/2 ton pickup truck. It presently has fifty thousand six hundred miles on it. I just went to have the tires rotated and was told the idler arm on the steering rod was worn out. When I asked further questions the tire guy said this was real common in GM products. I went to my local dealer and was told it is ok for now but will have to be replaced in the next year or so. I am 60 years old and have owned new and used vehicles all my life and have never had a problem like this. If this idler arm on the steering should fail there would be no way to control the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10331610, filed 2010-05, 50,000 miles“Truck randomly doesnt start. No crank no start became more frequent and has now died at hwy speeds 3-4 times. Resulting in no power steering,no ABS, airbags become deactivated in a stall situation to my knowledge. Making it very hard to control the truck in order to get it off the hwy/roadway. Stabilitrak light, tire pressure light, traction control light all stay on and the most recent light is now the ABS light. Now it's to a the point of hardly starting at all. The key has recently became very hard to turn as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11103595, filed 2018-06, 180,000 miles“There is a loud clunking from the front end when driving at any speed,the cluncking can be felt in the steering wheel as well as the floorboard, it feels as if the steering wheel is coming disconected from the rackon pinion. This problem was addressed at a local dealership in hudson fl.on 12/16/06 and in less than 15,000 miles in has returned. In speeking with g.m cust serv 12/18/07 they found doc's stating this is a noted problem. I still have no resolution. Jks”
NHTSA complaint #10212272, filed 2007-12, 25,650 miles“Excessive creaking noise heard from within steering wheel during normal driving conditions. Most noticeable during subtle turns (approx 0.5-1.0 inch) to left and right while steering wheel is turned from a centered position.”
NHTSA complaint #10188176, filed 2007-04, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10216367Jun 17, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10163270Jun 26, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 34 | 6% |
| 2020 | 38 | 8% |
| 2019 | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 | 30 | 10% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 38 | 11% |
| 2015 | 81 | 11% |
| 2014 | 156 | 21% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 | 25 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
146 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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